Find out how popular the last name Spindola is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Spindola.

Spindola, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Spindola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spindola in America

Spindola is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spindola surname appeared 255 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Spindola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spindola to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Spindola

The surname Spindola has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "spindola," which referred to a small spindle used for spinning yarn or thread. This connection suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, initially associated with individuals involved in textile production or related trades.

The earliest known records of the Spindola surname appear in documents from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, indicating that it may have originated in these areas of northern and central Italy. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the Italian peninsula and beyond.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Spindola name can be found in the 1427 census records of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Spindola is listed as a resident of the city. Another notable early mention is in the 1489 tax records of Modena, which reference a family of weavers named Spindola.

The Spindola surname has also been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Girolamo Spindola (1523-1590), a prominent Italian architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of numerous buildings and fortifications in Rome and other Italian cities during the Renaissance period.

Another notable bearer of the Spindola name was Tommaso Spindola (1665-1733), a Baroque painter from Naples known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Giacomo Spindola (1738-1812) was a respected Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples and authored several influential treatises on law and jurisprudence.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Spindola (1820-1889) was an Italian patriot and military officer who fought for the unification of Italy alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi. He played a significant role in the Expedition of the Thousand and later served as a general in the newly formed Italian Army.

In more recent times, Gian Franco Spindola (1928-2007) was a prominent Italian journalist and author who worked for various newspapers and magazines, including La Stampa and Corriere della Sera. He was known for his insightful political commentary and coverage of international affairs.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the Spindola surname throughout history, illustrating its deep roots and enduring presence in Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spindola

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Spindola.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Spindola was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Spindola has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Spindola was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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